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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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